FRIDAY, July 25, Mayor Harrell to Join Community and Civic Leaders for Pier 58 Ribbon Cutting    

Seattle  – On Friday, July 25, Mayor Harrell will join the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, Friends of Waterfront Park, community and civic leaders to celebrate the completion and opening of Pier 58—the last major project to complete the larger 20-acre Waterfront Park.    

Originally known as “Waterfront Park” when it opened in 1974, the historic Pier 58 now joins 11 other completed projects as part of today’s reimagined, 20-acre Waterfront Park. Pier 58 is located in the heart of the waterfront between Union and Pike streets, next to the Seattle Aquarium, and brings nearly 50,000 square feet of new park space to the Waterfront. The pier features a sea life themed play area with a 25-ft tall jellyfish-inspired climbing tower, 18-ft tall slide and other play elements. The play area is open, easily accessible, and thoughtfully designed with clear sightlines for parents and guardians. Pier 58 was built to be family-friendly, offering ample seating and convenient access to a public restroom that opened in March. The pier also features an elevated lawn with expansive views of Elliott Bay, a tree grove with diverse species providing shade, and a flexible plaza space that will be activated by Friends of Waterfront Park. 

The City of Seattle Office of the Waterfront will host a free, community celebration open to the public from 4-8 pm. The public celebration will feature live music, face painting, lawn games, local mascots and other fun activities.